Canada Sevens coach Shane Thompson has selected a blend of youth and experience in his squad for their first appearances on the IRB Sevens World Series 2008/09 in Wellington and San Diego next month. FULL STORY >>
If 2008 did not exactly reach the peaks of 2007, it didn't disappoint for intrigue either. There were no World Cups, few extraordinary moments, few moments of pure drama to remember, but plenty of events that will be recalled further down the line as moments that may have defined the years to come. Certainly it will be remembered as the year the south pulled clear again in terms of performance and ability. But why?
Scotland coach Frank Hadden was delighted with the physicality of his side as they swept aside Canada 41-0 in their final autumn Test at Pittodrie.
Scotland did what they wanted and needed on Saturday, beating Canada 41-0 in an icy Pittodrie in Aberdeen.
Earlier this week Scotland's Hugo Southwell spoke of using Saturday's game against Canada as a springboard for next year's Six Nations, and why not?
Jamie Heaslip storms back into Lions contention!
We take a look at the Social Rugby World Cup teams, with America next up!
Richard Hill takes time out to talk Six Nations...